A Different Light
Greydisc, 2024
8/10
The multi-instrumentalist Carl Clements is joined by Chase Morrin, Bruno Råberg and Gen Yoshimura for these 9 solo friendly and melodically diverse pieces that are all originals.
“Onset” starts the listen with a distinct energy, where mesmerizing keys from Morrin suit Clements’ soaring sax, and “Sanyog” follows with soft bass thanks to Råberg, as soulful sax unfolds amid the mesmerizing keys.
“A Different Light” arrives in the middle and finds an intimate place to reside via the emotive sax and precisely plucked bass, while “In Sight” allows for Yoshimura’s drumming to shine in the dynamic and busy album highlight.
Landing closer to the end, “Before Again” in a reflective and dreamy moment that showcases elegant sax alongside meticulous piano and a stylish rhythm section, and “Good Luck, Bad Luck (Who Knows?)” exits with Clements handing bansuri that is met with flowing and melodic instrumentation.
Clements has enjoyed a colorful career, and this unique body of work continues his globally embraceable sounds that make great use of an excellent cast.
Travels well with: Randy Weinstein- Harmonimonk; Jake Hertzog- Longing To Meet You